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1. Characterization of rituximab-induced B cell depletion and infusion reactions in a human blood loop system
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för farmaceutisk biovetenskapAbstract : Introduction: Rituximab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat hematological malignancies. The antibody depletes CD20+ B cells via cytotoxic immune mechanisms, such as complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) and antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), which is mainly induced by natural killer (NK) cells. READ MORE
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2. Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for diagnosis of Fasciola hepatica in animal faeces and comparison with traditional diagnostic methods
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public HealthAbstract : The liver fluke Fasciola hepatica is a parasitic trematode prevalent in mammals, primarily in sheep and cattle. There is a wide range of methods for diagnosis of F. hepatica infections, such as coproscopy, coproantigen ELISA, serum ELISA, PCR and Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). READ MORE
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3. Nanoparticle size-dependent activation of the hemostasis and the innate immune system.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för immunologi, genetik och patologiAbstract : Nanoparticles are small particles with a size range of 10-1000 nm. They exist all around us, in make-up, dust and even food. They can enter our bloodstream through different pathways such as inhalation and cause thrombosis and multiple organ failure. READ MORE
